Food Safety & Defense
Advancing Food Safety and Defense
The safety of the world's food supply captured international attention recently, starting with the Chinese melamine scandal in August of 2008 and continuing this year with the nationwide recall of products from Peanut Corporation of America and a warning on pistachios from the Food and Drug Administration. These episodes ignited consumer concern, congressional hearings and new legislation offering a range of remedies.
Within regulatory agencies, on Capitol Hill and through the media, IDFA continues to reinforce the good manufacturing practices and rigorous food safety protocols that are already employed by dairy processors. By following comprehensive food-safety and security programs, such as the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and the Safe Quality Foods Initiative programs, IDFA members ensure the production of safe food products, as well as customer, third-party and regulatory compliance.
Articles
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September 2, 2010
IDFA Calls for Collaboration on Food-Transportation Practices -
August 27, 2010
International Dairy Show to Feature Food Safety and Traceability -
August 20, 2010
Senate Prepares for Bipartisan Vote on Food Safety Legislation -
August 20, 2010
Updated SQF Workshop Aims to Bridge Knowledge Gaps -
August 12, 2010
Senators Agree on Framework of Food Safety Bill -
August 10, 2010
Peanut Industry Ramping up Food Safety Efforts -
August 6, 2010
IDFA Creates Webinar on FDA Inspections: What You Need to Know -
July 26, 2010
Opinion: Unsafe at Any Meal -
July 23, 2010
IDFA to Offer Advanced HACCP Short Course -
July 11, 2010
Advocates Run Ads Urging Senate to Pass Food Safety Bill -
July 1, 2010
UN Food Safety Meeting to Consider Melamine Limit -
June 9, 2010
INSIDE WASHINGTON: Outbreaks Drive New FDA Rules -
June 8, 2010
Report Says FDA Stretched Too Thin, Struggles to Keep Food Safe -
June 4, 2010
Georgia Requires New Testing and Food-Safety Regulations -
May 28, 2010
FDA Proposes Rule on Sanitary Food-Transportation Practices -
May 28, 2010
USDA Agrees to Rescind Sediment Testing Requirement -
May 17, 2010
Foods Should be Subject to the Same Scrutiny as Drugs, Experts Say -
May 11, 2010
NMPF and IDFA Criticize Wisconsin Raw Milk Bill, Urge Federal Lawmakers To Legislate Restrictions on Sales of Unpasteurized Milk -
May 9, 2010
Senate Moves on Food Safety – Finally -
May 2, 2010
Report Reveals Big Holes in FDA Food Plant Inspections -
April 27, 2010
Consumers More Aware, Less Anxious about Food Safety -
April 26, 2010
Feds Invade Farm for 5 a.m. Inspection; Serve Warrant on Farmer up to Milk Cows -
March 19, 2010
FDA Posts Q&A on Recent Protein Ingredient Recall -
February 26, 2010
3-A SSI Updates Information on 3-A Symbol Holders -
February 19, 2010
FDA Reports Continued Decrease of Residues in Raw Milk -
January 29, 2010
FDA Launches New Web Site to Enhance Agency Transparency -
December 18, 2009
IDFA to Host BRC Workshop for Food Plants -
December 4, 2009
DHS Secretary Hosts IDFA, Others at Roundtable Meeting -
December 4, 2009
FDA to Distribute GMP Surveys Next Week -
November 20, 2009
Dairy COOL Not Included in Senate Markup of Food Safety Bill -
November 20, 2009
Detlefsen Elected to AOAC Board of Directors -
November 16, 2009
IDFA, NMPF Urge Senators to Include Raw Milk in Food Safety Act -
November 16, 2009
New FAQs Clarify Food Handling Procedures Amid H1N1 Worries -
November 9, 2009
FDA Renews Efforts to Modernize Good Manufacturing Practices -
November 9, 2009
3-A Sanitary Standards Board Re-elects Officers, Reviews Progress -
October 12, 2009
California Announces Proposed Rule on Diacetyl -
September 21, 2009
HHS, USDA Unveil Food Safety Web Site; Purdue Launches Environmental Site -
September 14, 2009
FDA Reportable Food Registry Now in Effect -
August 31, 2009
Reportable Food Registry to Launch Next Week; IDFA to Offer Guidance -
August 17, 2009
FDA Takes First Step in Enforcement Plan; New Timeline Effective Sept. 15 -
August 10, 2009
FDA Commissioner Outlines New Enforcement Plan -
August 3, 2009
House Passes Food Safety Legislation with Increased Industry Responsibility -
July 16, 2009
IDFA, AMI Announce Food Safety Track Schedule at Worldwide Food Expo 2009 -
July 13, 2009
White House Food Safety Working Group Issues Recommendations; FDA Draft Guidance on Traceability Announced -
July 7, 2009
FDA Creates Online Database to Track Plainview and Related Recalls -
June 30, 2009
Plainview Cooperative Recall Warns of Possible Salmonella Contamination -
June 23, 2009
Washington Conference Speakers Discuss USDA Priorities, Milk Pricing System -
June 22, 2009
House Committee Passes Food Safety Measure with Significant Change for Dairy -
June 15, 2009
3-A SSI Announces Withdrawal of 3-A Symbol Authorization -
June 15, 2009
House Subcommittee Hears Industry Concerns; Amends Food Safety Measure -
June 6, 2009
In Joint Letter, IDFA and Food Industry Groups Oppose Inspection Fees -
June 1, 2009
House Committee Drafts Comprehensive Food Safety Bill -
May 18, 2009
Obama Administration Calls for Industry Input to Improve Food Safety -
May 11, 2009
IDFA Opposes User Fees in President Obama's Food Safety Budget -
May 11, 2009
State News: IDFA Urges Tennessee Governor to Veto Raw Milk Bill -
March 16, 2009
CFSAN Issues Guidance on Peanuts and Peanut Ingredients -
March 9, 2009
Legislators Introduce Bipartisan Food Safety Proposals in Senate and House -
February 23, 2009
Georgia Says 'Yes' to Processors Creating Their Own Food Safety Plans -
February 17, 2009
Peanut Recall Sparks Congressional Hearings, Food Safety Legislation -
February 17, 2009
Texas Authorities Order PCA to Recall All Products from Plainview Facility -
February 2, 2009
PCA Expands Nationwide Recall of Peanut Products -
January 19, 2009
Peanut Corporation of America Expands Recall to Include Peanut Paste -
October 6, 2008
FDA Issues Melamine Risk Assessment; Senators Introduce Related Labeling Bill -
August 4, 2008
IDFA Files Comments with FDA on Food Protection Plan -
April 28, 2008
Legislators Introduce Bipartisan Food Safety Proposal -
November 13, 2007
HHS Secretary Unveils Plans to Strengthen Import and Food Safety Efforts -
December 13, 2004
FDA Announces Final Recordkeeping Rule under Biosecurity Act -
December 9, 2004
Federal Register: FDA Final Rule on Recordkeeping
